Crime SuspenStories #2
"Dead-Ringer" in Crime SuspenStories #2 (1950) delivers a chilling twist on identity and deception, all crafted by Johnny Craig in every role—writing, drawing, inking, and lettering. When a desperate thief discovers a wealthy man with no memory who looks exactly like him, he sees a chance to swap lives, but the truth behind the mirror is far more dangerous than he imagined. The cover by Johnny Craig captures the eerie tension of the tale, making this a standout in EC’s legendary lineup.
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A petty thief learns that his virtual double, a millionaire, is an amnesia victim residing at a local sanitarium, and plans to somehow get into the sanitarium, dispose of the rich man and take his place, then suddenly come out of his amnesia state, and assume the man's identity. But all is not as rosy as the man supposes......and pays for it with his life!
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